Nakagin Capsule Tower

Historical landmark · Chūō

Nakagin Capsule Tower

Historical landmark · Chūō

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8 Chome-16-10 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan

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Futuristic 1970s building of independent pods on central structure  

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8 Chome-16-10 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan Get directions

nakagincapsuletower.com

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8 Chome-16-10 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan Get directions

+81 3 3542 1813
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How a D.C's Sleepbox Compares to Japan’s Famous Sleeping Pods - AFAR

"An avant-garde Tokyo apartment complex of detachable capsule units designed by Kisho Kurokawa; the building was constructed in just 30 days and exemplified a minimalist, small-footprint approach with capsules that had few accoutrements, later serving as a direct precursor to the capsule hotel concept." - Mike Arnot

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John Cetra

Google
This building was groundbreaking in 1970’s and become iconic as a representation of what might have been possible for how buildings could be built in the future. Unfortunately, it has not been very well maintained, and hopefully it will be preserved and restored some time in the future. I would certainly support it’s preservation. Please go visit it and support its restoration.

Cindy C

Google
THB it was my first time visiting Nakagin when they already started taking down. I really love the design of this building. It has so much potential and possibilities and it’s really sad that they are taking it down 😭

Maria Giurgila

Google
Interesting building in Tokyo. It become an icon and a must see building for architecture aficionados. It is close to Ginza, so if you're on an architecture hunting, check other building in the area as well - like flagship stores.

Brett zumFelde

Google
One of the coolest examples of the metabolism architecture out there. Great tour guide Hal was excellent, fascinating place, design, history. Worth a trip even if you aren't an architecture nerd.

Jeremy Goh

Google
Was in the area and popped by, only to find that the plot is now vacant. Would have loved to see this iconic building.

Daniela Doláková

Google
Learned about this place in my art history class at some point, completely forgot about it and now that I'm in Tokyo I suddenly remembered haha, can't wait to visit it during the day and get some better photos.

Antonis Metalinos

Google
Visited a few days before the demolition. Very sad to see it go...

larsen ikeda wulff

Google
Very interesting architectual monument. Build in the 1970's, so futuristic and advanced! Everyone interested should visit this place, as long it exists. I read about plans to destroy it, but i am not shure.
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Courtney S.

Yelp
Haven't been inside but an amazing landmark to behold as the first capsule hotel. Definitely worth stopping by to check out.

Lisa D.

Yelp
Cool historic site to visit for a minute. We did have a hard time finding the place and had to ask a shop employee nearby who led us to it. If you're not looking straight up, you'll miss it. The day we went, they had it covered by some dark netting, so it was easy to miss.